CAMP DANGWA. Benguet, Philippines – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region assured that 3,458 policemen are ready for a comprehensive plan in the entire region and a heightened alert status from October 31 to midnight of November 2, to enhance security during the observance of Undas Day.
According to PBGen.Noel Vallo, regional director, the assignment of the said police force is to address public safety, crime prevention, traffic management, and the prompt delivery of emergency police assistance during the celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
The deployment plan will cover cemeteries, memorial parks, columbaria, places of worship, major roads, transportation hubs, tourist destinations, and other strategic locations.
Personnel will also conduct mobile patrols and establish checkpoints to deter criminal activities, help maintain smooth traffic flow, and ensure timely response to incidents.
Based on the regional deployment plan, 742 personnel have been allocated for checkpoints, 555 for mobile patrols, 296 for tourist destinations, 255 for places of worship, 182 for major roads, and 57 for transportation hubs.
These measures aim to strengthen police presence in areas where public assistance and security monitoring may be needed.
For cemetery-related security operations, PRO CAR has identified 190 cemeteries, five memorial parks, and one columbarium across the region. A total of 1,371 personnel have been deployed to provide security at these locations, including 224 Police Assistance Desks (PADs) established to serve as accessible points for inquiries, emergency reports, and other concerns of the public.
The security plan covers Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Baguio City. Provincial and city police offices are expected to implement appropriate measures based on their respective operational requirements, local conditions, and expected influx of visitors.
In preparation for Undas, PRO CAR continues to emphasize police visibility and preventive security measures in and around schools to help protect students, teachers, and other members of the academic community.
PRO CAR called on the public to exercise caution, protect their homes and personal belongings before traveling, follow traffic warnings, and remain alert in crowded areas. Any suspicious activity or emergency should be reported immediately to the nearest personnel or police station.
